Russian President Vladimir Putin's State Visit to China

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two authoritarian allies will discuss cooperation in various fields and international issues of common concern, further solidifying their unity against the U.S.-led Western liberal global order.

Key Points

  • Putin's first foreign trip since his fifth term as president
  • China's support for Russia in the conflict in Ukraine
  • China's major export market for Russian energy supplies

Pros

  • Strengthens alliance between Russia and China
  • Potential for increased cooperation in various fields
  • Discussion of international issues of common concern

Cons

  • Opposition to the U.S.-led Western liberal global order
  • Conflict in Ukraine and opposition to economic sanctions